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The Old Man of Mow – Mow Cop Castle loop from Biddulph

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Staffordshire Moorlands

Biddulph

The Old Man of Mow – Mow Cop Castle loop from Biddulph

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The Old Man of Mow – Mow Cop Castle loop from Biddulph

07:43

27.9km

490m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.22 km

Biddulph Valley Way

Highlight • Trail

Lovely shared track through woodland.

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8.09 km

View from Congleton Edge

Highlight • Forest

Some hair raising drops be careful. Worth it for the views though.

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8.31 km

Nick i' th' Hill Hamlet

Highlight • Settlement

A beautiful little hamlet of 8 or so dwellings is to be found in this geological feature known locally as Nick i' th' Hill.

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8.91 km

Willocks Wood

Highlight • Natural

Willocks Wood is a pretty woodland below Nick i' th' Hill. Composed of mainly oak and silver birch, the woodland is home to much flora and fauna.

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11.4 km

The Old Man of Mow

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Old Man of Mow is a mysterious rock on the summit of Mow Cop. From this spot, you experience an awe-inspiring vista. On a clear day, views stretch into …

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11.8 km

Mow Cop Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mow Cop Castle is a famous landmark in Mow Cop, a village situated on a moorland ridge. The castle is actually a folly summerhouse, built to look like a ruin …

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15.0 km

Stone Bridge on Macclesfield Canal, Scholar Green

Highlight • River

Muddy in wet weather

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18.3 km

Start or End of the Gritstone Trail

Highlight • Trail

Good luck or congratulations, it's a cracking walk, have fun.

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27.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

5.01 km

4.96 km

4.69 km

1.45 km

Surfaces

12.1 km

7.63 km

3.61 km

2.76 km

1.03 km

826 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Thursday 14 May

12°C

3°C

0 %

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The Old Man of Mow – Mow Cop Castle loop from Biddulph

Biddulph Valley Way

View from Congleton Edge

Nick i' th' Hill Hamlet

Willocks Wood

The Old Man of Mow

Mow Cop Castle

Stone Bridge on Macclesfield Canal, Scholar Green

Start or End of the Gritstone Trail

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